Background
Kindler, Jeffrey B. was born on May 13, 1955 in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, United States.
Kindler, Jeffrey B. was born on May 13, 1955 in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, United States.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Tufts University, 1977. Juris Doctor magna cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1980.
Law clerk to Honorary David L. Bazelon United States Court Appeals (District of Columbia Circuit). Law clerk to Justice William J. Brennan, Junior United States Supreme Court. Partner Williams & Connolly LLP, Washington, District of Columbia.
Senior counsel litigation and legal policy General Electric, Fairfield, Connecticut, 1990—1994, vice president, senior counsel litigation and legal policy, 1994—1996. Senior vice president, general counsel McDonald's Corporation, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1996—1997, executive vice president corporation relations, general counsel, 1997—2001, chairman Chief Executive Officer Boston Market Corporation, 2000—2001, president Partner Brands, 2001—2002. Senior vice president, general counsel Pfizer, Incorporated, New York York City, 2002—2004, vice chairman, general counsel, chief compliance officer, 2004—2006, Chief Executive Officer, 2006—2007, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 2007—2010.
Board directors, Pfizer Inc., 2006-2010, Federal Reserve Bank New York, since 2009. Chairman Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), since 2010.
Board member Brennan Center for Justice, Corporate ProBono.Org, Institute for Legal Reform United States Chamber of Commerce, Legal Aid Society, Manhattan Theatre Club, New York Philharmonic, Partnership for New York City, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Business Council for New York State, Transparency International, United Way New York City. Member of Association of General Council.
Married Sharon Sullivan. Children: Joshua, Samantha.